Westside Connection, Grand Rapids, MI

Living in Westside Connection

Bikeability28
Walkability18
Commute89
Public Transit19
Affordability97
Public Safety54
Airports17
Hospitals85
Colleges24
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Schools18
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Residents

27kPopulation+2.3k (2010–19)
42  y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
59%Family Households-1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$64kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty
20  mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector72%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$166kMedian Home Value+$25k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$410Median Monthly Rent-$78 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier16%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K34%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas90%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Westside Connection

United States45
Michigan58
Grand Rapids Metro Area39
Kent County46

Property Crime in Westside Connection

United States48
Michigan43
Grand Rapids Metro Area29
Kent County37

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump51%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F)Rain (in)Snow (in)
Jan24220
Feb26214
Mar3427
Apr4731
May5740
Jun6730
Jul7130
Aug7030
Sep6240
Oct5030
Nov3934
Dec29318

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Westside Connection

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding44
Tornado8
Coastal Flooding2
Blizzard2
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